As summer arrived, Qiu Xi's life inexplicably became more fulfilling.
Day by day, she shuttled between the company and school.
There was something to do at every stop, like a spinning top, constantly turning.
Although Teacher Qi had said that two new students would start working in the group during the summer, he was still very relaxed.
After all, Qiu Xi and the others had been the same before; for more than half of their two-month vacation, they had stayed at home.
Qi Xizhi often sought out Qiu Xi and Luo An.
Because their days were so full, this holiday passed by exceptionally quickly.
Time flew by, and the holiday had already ended.
...
In mid-September, the air still carried a slight warmth, and walking on the road brought a hint of irritability.
"Xiao Xi, it's almost time for new student registration in a couple of days. Can we finally have some freedom?"
Luo An, holding a large pile of assignments, spoke with a touch of anticipation.
He finally understood the feeling Senior Sister Ya Ya had described to them back then.
It was indeed tiring!
Not just physically, but mentally as well.
"I feel... we're probably not far off," Qiu Xi nodded.
Although they would need some time to adapt, based on her understanding of Teacher Qi, this period wouldn't be too long.
So, the slightly more relaxed days Luo An spoke of shouldn't be too far away.
"I think so too!" Luo An nodded.
"It feels like just yesterday that Senior Sister was guiding us, and now it's our turn."
"Yeah."
"Then, when should we find people to arrange the earlier get-together our teacher mentioned?"
"This..." Luo An paused.
This matter had been pending for a while, and it was indeed time to start.
"Why don't we just create a group chat? There are only four of us in our second year anyway."
There were two of them, and Teacher Shang also had two. A quick chat would resolve the issue.
"Mm, that seems like a good idea," Qiu Xi nodded.
All they needed to do was book a venue and finalize the details; it should be quick for the four of them.
As for the rest, it would be the new students' program performances.
"I agree, let's decide on that then?"
"Alright! I'll add people as soon as we get back."
"Got it!"
With that, both of them quickened their pace.
...
"Seniors, what are you doing?"
Two days into new student registration, Zhao Xingling and Chen Mingyu, after spending the summer together, no longer felt the apprehension they did when they first entered the office.
At least, they felt much more relaxed being here now.
"You two are here, have a seat," Luo An gestured casually. He and Qiu Xi were currently discussing their theses.
It had to be said that after a summer of hard work, his thesis was nearing its end.
Qiu Xi was also on her second review, so they were both busy with this matter, hoping to pass soon.
"Okay."
While responding, the two were still very curious. They quietly moved a little closer, preparing to learn.
"Luo An, I think this part could be slightly revised, after all..."
"Mm, it seems so, I'll make a note of it."
"Alright."
"..."
The two looked at each other, speaking back and forth, chatting for a long time.
As time passed, Zhao Xingling and Chen Mingyu quietly moved away.
The seniors seemed a bit intimidating.
"Mingyu, do you think we're dragging everyone down like this?" Zhao Xingling felt a little embarrassed, recalling how she still stammered when discussing certain points during group reports.
She didn't seem very capable...
Chen Mingyu nodded blankly, "It seems so."
He was similar to Zhao Xingling.
Although the teacher and seniors said that their strengths were different, it couldn't hide the fact that they were too inexperienced.
"Sigh~"
"We're already starting to worry!"
They hadn't had much face-to-face interaction with everyone during the summer, so the feeling wasn't very pronounced. But now it was different; listening so closely made it impossible not to understand.
Because here, there was no way to deceive oneself!
"Hey~ Is everyone here?"
It was Mo Yaya.
"Senior Sister, why are you back?" she asked, a little surprised.
Wasn't she still interning?
Mo Yaya smiled, stepped forward, and gently hugged Qiu Xi, then looked at the two. "I happened to have some time today, and I had something to discuss with the teacher, so I came back to take a look."
"Hello, Senior Sister," Zhao Xingling and Chen Mingyu stepped forward.
"Zhao Xingling? Chen Mingyu?" Mo Yaya said softly.
The two nodded, "Yes, Senior Sister."
"Nice to meet you all~"
"Qiu Xi, Luo An, what were you two talking about when I came in?"
"Senior Sister, it's nothing much, just about our theses that we've been busy with..."
"Oh, that, then let's not talk about it!"
"You two keep up the good work!"
"I'll go wait for the teacher next door."
She didn't really want to hear about that topic right now. It was a sad topic.
Especially for her!
She was currently interning, and after finally submitting her previous paper, she would soon have to start preparing for her graduation thesis...
Moreover, she didn't have much time, so whenever she heard them discussing this topic, she got a headache.
Since she finally had some time, she might as well chat with her junior siblings.
As for the thesis, she would talk about it after her discussion with the teacher.
...